KEW丘区

KEW is located in Eastern Melbourne. The ABS 2021 Census records a population of 24,499 residents, with a density of 2,337 people per square kilometre.

Property: Data Vic Q2 2025 shows the median house price has reached $2.8M, representing strong growth of 44% over the past decade. Unit prices have also performed well, with a median of $0.9M reflecting a 27% increase over 10 years.

Education: The suburb benefits from quality educational options, with local private school Ruyton Girls' School achieving an impressive #3 ranking among private schools in the VCAA 2025 VCE results.

Safety: Residents enjoy a secure environment, with Crime Statistics Agency data (September 2025) showing a crime rate of 5,563 per 100,000 people. This is significantly lower than the Victorian average of 6,810, at just 0.82 times the state rate.

Demographics: The area has a moderate Chinese community presence, with Chinese residents comprising 16.20% of the population, approximately 3,968 people.

Transport: Kew sits approximately 9.8km from the CBD, offering a convenient 20-minute drive to the city centre. While there's no direct train station within the suburb, rail access is available in the neighbouring area.